Cheese Straws

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Cheese Straws

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Serving Size : 72 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup Flour
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ginger -- powdered
1/3 cup Butter
4 ounces Sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup Sesame seed -- toasted
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire
2 1/2 tablespoons Cold water


Place flour, ginger and salt in food processor. Cut butter
into small cubes and add to processor, blend until pastry
resembles coarse meal. Add finely shredded cheese and sesame
seeds and process until just blanded. Add Worcestershire to
water, sprinkle over flour mixture, and process until dough
is moistened holds together when pinched with fingers.
Gather dough into a ball on lightly floured board, and roll
out to 1/8" thick. Cut into strips 3" long and 1 1/2" wide.
Freeze unbaked on baking sheets. Do not thaw before baking.
Bake on ungreased sheet at 400-degrees until lightly browned
and crisp. Makes 72 appetizers.



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